The Department of Meteorology today issued Warning for Severe Lightning says that "thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western and
Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the evening or night. Fairly heavy falls about 100 mm can be expected atsome places in above areas. Temporarily strong gusty winds up to 70-80 kmph also possible during thundershowers.